Shefali Luthra

Shefali Luthra, a healthcare policy reporter at The 19th, and Mark McClellan, director of the Duke-Margolis Center, delve into the judicial pushback against recent healthcare funding cuts. They discuss the impact of funding challenges on NIH grants and academic research. The conversation also highlights how federal judges are influencing health policy transparency and the implications for vulnerable populations amid potential Medicaid cuts. They emphasize the urgent need for strong leadership within health agencies to navigate these tumultuous changes.

Alice Miranda Ollstein, a health reporter for Politico, Shefali Luthra from The 19th, and Victoria Knight of Axios unpack the House's budget plan attacking Medicaid funding. They discuss the potential fallout of these cuts, especially with one in five Americans reliant on the program. The conversation then shifts to the political tussle in the Senate and the ongoing judicial battles affecting healthcare policies, from NIH funding to abortion access. The panelists also share must-read health policy stories, rounding out a compelling discussion on healthcare's future.

Shefali Luthra, author of Undue Burden, discusses life and death decisions post-Roe. The podcast covers Justice Alito's opinion on voting discrimination, new merch, legal cases, and the complexities of abortion restrictions.

In this engaging discussion, Brittany Fredrickson, Rachel Rebuchet, and Shefali Luthra delve into the contentious world of telehealth abortions. They explore the implications of state laws as Texas and Louisiana challenge a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills. With over a quarter of U.S. abortions conducted through telehealth, they examine the evolving landscape amid legal battles and impending Supreme Court decisions. The guests emphasize how these changes could significantly impact access to reproductive healthcare across the country.

In this thought-provoking discussion, Mary Ziegler, a law professor at UC Davis, and Shefali Luthra, a reproductive health reporter, dive deep into California's post-Roe landscape. They dissect the complexities of legal battles surrounding abortion access, including corporate pressure on medications like Mifepristone. The duo highlights instances of Catholic hospitals denying essential care and explores the implications of recent legislation defunding crucial services for underserved communities. Their insights reveal the intricate interplay between state laws and the national abortion rights discourse.

Mary Ziegler, a law professor specializing in reproductive rights, and Shefali Luthra, a reproductive health reporter, dive into California's complex legal battles over abortion rights post-Roe v. Wade. They discuss how lawsuits are threatening providers and patients alike, the controversial decision of major retailers like Costco to avoid stocking abortion medications, and the tension between healthcare practices and religious beliefs. With a focus on the implications for both Californians and national trends, the conversation sheds light on the shifting landscape of reproductive healthcare.

Joanne Kenen, a health policy reporter from Johns Hopkins and Politico, along with Shefali Luthra from The 19th, and Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet bring vibrant insights into recent health controversies. They discuss controversial HHS appointments under President-elect Trump and the implications for health agencies. The group also examines a pivotal legal challenge to a Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for minors and potential FDA regulation shifts regarding vaping products. Additionally, they explore systemic issues in Idaho’s coroner system.

Shefali Luthra, a journalist and author of 'Undue Burden,' delves into the fallout of the Roe v. Wade overturn. She powerfully details the grim reality of restricted abortion access and its impact on women's healthcare across the U.S. Luthra shines a light on the stark inequalities faced by low-income individuals, emphasizing how these bans disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The conversation critiques the limitations of current legislative measures and underscores the ongoing struggle for reproductive rights and gender-affirming care.

Shefali Luthra, author of Undue Burden, discusses the challenges of post-Roe abortion healthcare in America. Topics include personal stories of abortion bans, economic and emotional impacts, unintended consequences, political landscape, Democrats' stance on abortion rights, and the connection between abortion restrictions and IVF access.

Shefali Luthra, a journalist with The 19th covering abortion issues, Sarah McCammon, NPR's national political correspondent, and Mary Jo Pitzl, a senior reporter for the Arizona Republic, delve deep into the political implications of abortion rights post-Dobbs. They discuss how recent bans, particularly in Arizona, are shaping electoral strategies and influencing public sentiment. The conversation highlights the surprising rise in abortion numbers and the challenges facing women seeking care, all while questioning how these factors could impact the upcoming election.